Mbugua & Mbugua Advocates v Kenindia Assurance Co Ltd [2016] KEHC 5480 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5480
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5480 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 April 2016
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from a decision of a taxing officerCoramJ. K. SERGON
Holding
The court set aside the order of the taxing officer and reinstated the bill of costs, directing the parties to address the issue of time-barred status before a judge.
Facts
The applicant, Mbugua & Mbugua Advocates, sought to set aside an order of the taxing officer dated 8th May 2014, which dismissed the bill of costs due to it being filed 9 years after the matter was finalized.
Issues
- Whether the taxing officer had jurisdiction to determine the time-barred status of the bill of costs.
- Whether the taxing officer exceeded her jurisdiction by dismissing the bill of costs for being time barred.
Reasoning
The court held that the taxing officer did not have the authority to determine the time-barred status of the bill of costs, as this determination falls within the jurisdiction of the High Court.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Set aside the order of the taxing officer
- Reinstated the bill of costs
- Direct parties to address time-barred status before a judge
Remedies
- Reinstatement of the bill of costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitations of Actions Act
- Advocates (Remuneration) Order
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